Pakistan and Lebanon have discussed avenues for strengthening bilateral relations through trade, education, tourism, sports and people-to-people exchanges.

The discussion was made during a meeting between Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal and Ambassador of Lebanon to Pakistan Abdulaziz Issa in Islamabad.  

Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the need to expand bilateral trade and investment, highlighting Pakistan’s export potential in pharmaceuticals, textiles, rice, cement, construction materials and light engineering products.

The Lebanese Ambassador appreciated the role of Pakistan for peace in Middle East.